We are surrounded by great inspirations, but at times it can be hard to spot unusual sources where we may find intriguing ideas for creative projects. Obviously, though, it is not impossible to do so.
Antique dealers selling affordable pieces such as Tatami Antiques, an independent online marketplace for Japanese antiquities, offer some great ideas.
One of its dealers, Hotoke, has just put online pictures of a piece currently available in its catalogue, a strata model for Japanese schools. This piece, that should usually be filed under the teaching material category, is characterised by pastel colours and could be used for both fashion or interior design inspirations.
The model, dating from the 20th century, comes with separable partial cross sections and – as its dealer highlights, dubbing it "Geo Max", a name that evokes the Nike Air Max line of shoes – it looks like a neo-futuristic sneaker, a comparison that may prompt some footwear designers out there to develop a shoe, moving from the combination of colours and textures in this intriguing piece.
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